Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support JobID: 6859
* Position Type: Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant
* Date Posted: 6/12/2025
* Location: PEQUEA VALLEY SALISBURY ELEM
* Date Available: 08/04/2025
Status: Full-time
Schedule: 6.50 Hours/Day (9:00 am-3:30 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year
Minimum Salary: $18.90
Location: Salisbury Elementary School 422 School Lane Rd, Gap, PA 17527
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Personal Care Assistant / 1:1 Paraeducator is assigned to provide instructional, behavioral and personal care support as outlined in the student's Individual Education Plan. The assistant will be directed by the classroom teacher and is under the general supervision of the designated program supervisor. The assignment of the Personal Care Assistant/1:1 Paraeducator is for a school year and could terminate at any time, based on student placement or needs.
Education Requirements
* High School Diploma or GED,and
* Hold a PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate (or be willing to complete the FREE online program within 6 months of hire date), or
* Completed a minimum of 48 post-secondary credits in ANY content area, or
* Completed associate degree or higher in ANY content area, and
* Willing to complete 20 hours of staff development each school year
AND
* As required by the PA Department of Education: Each school year, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to position. Pro-ration will apply based on date of hire within the school year.
Certification Required
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Safe Crisis Management Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (SCM) or Quality Behavioral Solutions: Safety-Care Crisis Prevention (QBS), as directed by program needs.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The strength and ability to lift and/or assist in lifting students ranging in age from pre-school to twenty-one and any assistive appliances, for example: wheelchair. The ability to physically restrain students in emotional stress by using the Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI), Safe Crisis Management (SCM) or Quality Behavior Supports (QBS) method, depending on program need, for which training will be provided.
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